As part of the family of Rotary, members are people of purpose, people of influence, and people of action. Each year, committees that support Rotary and The Rotary Foundation focus on putting Rotary’s strategic priorities into action, challenging clubs to increase their impact, expand their reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase everyone’s ability to adapt.
Would you like to contribute to Rotary’s success?
RI and the Foundation are searching for qualified Rotarians and Rotaractors to apply their leadership skills to serve on a committee in the 2025-26 Rotary year. These positions offer an opportunity for you to share your vocational expertise and skill set and help ensure diverse perspectives within each committee. Rotarians and Rotaractors with areas of expertise as detailed below are encouraged to apply. The number of openings is limited. If you are not selected this year, you are welcomed to apply again next year.
All committees correspond through email and on virtual platforms, typically with one mandatory in-person meeting per year. Rotaractors are encouraged to apply to any area of expertise based on their background and the skills and experience detailed for each area. Dual members of Rotary and Rotaract are especially encouraged to apply.
To be considered for committee membership or to recommend someone for an appointment, visit on.rotary.org/application2024. Applicants must be registered on My Rotary at my.rotary.org and should make sure their My Rotary profile includes current contact information. Applications are due 15 August.
Audit
Function: Advises leadership on audited financial reports, internal and external audits, and internal control systems
Prerequisites: Independence, appropriate business experience, and demonstrated financial literacy in accounting, auditing, banking, insurance, investment, risk management, executive management, or audit governance
Commitment: One position with a four-year term
Communications
Function: Advises leadership on Rotary’s overall public image, branding, communications, content strategy and approach
Prerequisites: Professional background and experience in internal and external communications, marketing, public image, brand, and content strategy
Commitment: Three positions with three-year terms
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Function: Advises leadership and assists in the regional implementation of a diversity, equity, and inclusion action plan
Prerequisites: Professional or educational experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Commitment: Three positions with three-year terms
Finance
Function: Advises the RI Board on Rotary’s finances, including budgets and sustainability measures
Prerequisites: Professional background in a finance-related field; nonprofit experience preferred. Candidates should have experience in financial matters at the club and district levels
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms
Fund development
Function: Provides guidance and advice to The Rotary Foundation Trustees on all aspects of fundraising
Prerequisites: Significant fund development or fundraising professional experience. Committee members actively fundraise and support the Foundation
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms
Investment
Function: Oversees the management of Rotary’s investments and the implementation of investment policies
Prerequisites: Experience in investment and/or foundation/endowment, with a preference for institutional investment experience
Commitment: One position with a four-year term
Learning
Function: Advises leadership with respect to creating effective learning opportunities for Rotary leaders and members
Prerequisites: Adult learning expertise within or outside Rotary. Experience in the professional learning field including e-learning and/or with planning and implementing learning events at the member, club, district, zone, and international levels
Commitment: Three positions with three-year terms
Operations Review
Function: Advises leadership on the effectiveness of operations, administrative procedures, and standards of conduct. Serves as the advisory compensation committee to the Executive Committee of the RI Board
Prerequisites: Experience in management, leadership development, or financial management, and thorough knowledge of Rotary’s operations. Appointments are limited to past RI directors and past Foundation trustees
Commitment: One position with a six-year term
Strategic Planning
Function: Advises leadership on matters regarding the strategic plan
Prerequisites: Significant experience in long-term planning, financial management, and RI and Foundation program activities
Commitment: Two positions with four-year terms
Technology
Function: Advises leadership with respect to enhancing technology practices, products, and strategy to improve the member and participant experience at Rotary
Prerequisites: Expertise in technology development, security and data privacy, product management, and user/participant experience. Non-Rotarian technology experts may be appointed
Commitment: Two positions with three-year terms